Airbus unveils next generation rotorcraft concepts
Airbus • • world
Key Points:
- Airbus Helicopters has revealed two next-generation rotorcraft concepts for NATO's Next Generation Rotorcraft Capabilities (NGRC) study, including a high-performance conventional helicopter and a novel high-speed compound design to enhance operational efficiency and fleet complementarity.
- Developed in partnership with RTX's Collins Aerospace and Raytheon, and MBDA, the concepts emphasize modularity, simplicity, and a Modular Open System Architecture to ensure ease of manufacturing, maintenance, upgrades, and long-term affordability.
- Both rotorcraft concepts will share common features in maintenance, training, weapons, and systems, aiming for high connectivity and operational availability to meet military partners' needs.
- Airbus leverages its experience from previous demonstrators like the X3 and Racer, which provide higher speeds
